Good day, good people! This is the day that the Lord has made; never forget that. Regardless of what you face in the morning, afternoon, or evening, this day is a gift to you and me, so let’s cherish it.
Trying to Heal Ourselves First
Many of us only go to see a physician after we have tried everything else to treat our injuries or illnesses. In fact, we are often encouraged to try home remedies first. This mindset, however, can quietly shape our spiritual lives too.
For some people, this is why meeting Jesus feels difficult. We want to fix ourselves first. We want to “get better” before coming to Him.
But the job of a physician is to diagnose and treat. You don’t have to meet the physician halfway for healing to begin. Even if you don’t know what is wrong, it is the physician’s responsibility to find out.
In the same way, where we are is exactly where Jesus meets us.
Yet even after He has met us, some of us still hold on to our burdens. The habit of doing things on our own lingers. We carry the weight first and only bring it to Him once it feels lighter. But the truth is simple: He is able to carry any burden—no matter how heavy.
John 5:6 (ESV): When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been there a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be healed?”
Notice something powerful here. Jesus saw the man lying there, and He did not call him to come closer. Jesus could have said, “Come to Me and let Me heal you.” Instead, He went to where the man was lying.
This man had spent most of his life rushing toward the river, competing with others to be healed—always arriving too late. Healing, to him, had always been something he had to chase.
He never imagined that one day, healing would come looking for him.
Jesus Doesn’t Just See—He Knows
Scripture tells us that Jesus knew. Others could see that the man was paralyzed, but to understand his full story, they would have had to ask.
Jesus didn’t need to ask.
He knows what we are going through. He doesn’t just see our condition—He understands our story. That is why we don’t need to fix ourselves before meeting Him.
Someone once said something worth sitting with:
“Churches nowadays—people are no longer coming with their brokenness so that they may be healed, but everyone is dressing up their righteousness.”
Everyone wants to appear strong. Everyone wants to look whole. But healing begins where honesty lives.
Takeaway
What weakness have you learned to live with that Jesus wants to heal?
You don’t have to run.
You don’t have to fix it first.
You don’t have to pretend.
Jesus meets you right where you are.
Prayer: Abba, Father, we thank you in Jesus’ name. Amen!